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MAJOR POINTS OF COMPARISON—Cont'd LaSalle CHASSIS Wheelbase... , 120" 126" Overall length with bumpers.,, 202&" 207¼" Frame. . Double drop Double drop rigid X, I-beam rigid X, I-beam Knee action coils.... Encompassed by Encompassed by side bars side bars Steering drag link. . . Parallel cross Parallel cross BRAKES Brake lining area.... 196 sq. in. Braking ratio. ...... 54½% front, 45½% rear SHOCK ABSORBERS Front End-to-end Rear End-to-end Front stabilizer location Rear stabilizer Forward of front susp. None Cadillac "61" 196 sq. in. 54½% front, 45½% rear End-to-end End-to-end Forward of front susp. None Cadillac Sixty Special 127" 214¼" Double drop rigid X, I-beam Encompassed by side bars Cross mounted 208 sq. in. 54½% front, 45½% rear . End-to-end End-to-end Forward of front susp. Cross link Cadillac Fleetwood V-8 141" 225½" Rigid X, Channel beam Outside side bars Longitudinal 258 sq. in. 57% front, 43% rear End-to-end End-to-end Manual adj. Rear of front suspension Cross link 141" Cadillac Sixteen 222" Rigid X, Channel beam Outside side bars Longitudinal 258 sq. in. 57% front, 43% rear End-to-end End-to-end Manual Adj. Rear of front suspension Cross link
MAJOR POINTS OF COMPARISON—Cont'd SPRING SHACKLES Type. Mounting LaSalle Tension link All rubber bushings Method of drive..... Hi-Plane Hotchkiss REAR AXLE Rear axle ratio 3.92—1 TIRES. 7.00—16 4 ply BODY Types 5 Construction Fisher Unisteel Color options 14 Upholstery options. . 4 cloths 6 leathers Cadillac "61" Tension link All rubber bushings Hi-Plane Hotchkiss 3.92—1 7.00—16 4 ply Fisher Unisteel 14 4 cloths 6 leathers Cadillac Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood V-8 Compression "U" Double bar Rubber front. Rubber front and Threaded rear. upper, Threaded lower Hotchkiss Hotchkiss 3.92—1 7.00—16 4 ply Fleetwood, Steel Construction 14 6 cloths 4.58—1 7.50—16 6 ply 12 Fleetwood, Steel Construction 14 7 cloths 4 leathers Cadillac Sixteen Double bar Rubber front and upper. Threaded lower Hotchkiss 4.31- •1 7.50-•16 6 ply 12 Fleetwood, Steel Construction 14 10 cloths 4 leathers
Page 2 and 3: CADILLAC LA SALLE DATA BOOK SEPTEMB
Page 4 and 5: INDEX TO CONTENTS—Continued Water
Page 6 and 7: AND LASALLES FOR 1939 The major emb
Page 8 and 9: I 00 eh CO 0* 06» o Mm < u O O JO
Page 10 and 11: Feature a Wealth of Interior LUXURY
Page 12: Cadillacs and LaSalle Have SUPERLAT
Page 15: LaSalle ENGINE 90° V-type 322 cu.
Page 19 and 20: HISTORY OF THE CADILLAC MOTOR CAR D
Page 21 and 22: Total Type of Cars List Price Year
Page 23 and 24: CADILLAC PRODUCTION A Story of Prec
Page 26 and 27: Developed for and first used by Cad
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Page 30 and 31: 1939 LA SALLE PERFORMANCE The super
Page 32 and 33: teristically narrow radiator grille
Page 34 and 35: flowing lines. In particular, the r
Page 36 and 37: The hypoid rear axle, transmission
Page 38 and 39: inches. Although the reduction in v
Page 40 and 41: The second impression is that of an
Page 42 and 43: model, design and construction are
Page 44: SUNSHINE TURRET TOP The new Sunshin
Page 48 and 49: IMPROVED INSULATION LaSalle's Steel
Page 50: This keeps the cowl ventilator secu
Page 53 and 54: CADILLAC "61" America's Fastest and
Page 55 and 56: panels and a new method of assembli
Page 57 and 58: CADILLAC "61" INTERIOR Roominess: T
Page 59 and 60: Good taste is evident in the simple
Page 61 and 62: Cadillac engineers have devoted muc
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Page 65 and 66: CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL Again the Ne
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There are no running boards. The lo
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the top. Leather inserts cover the
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CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL Five-Passeng
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ciation with Fleetwood, thus comple
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The new Fleetwoods are similar in f
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Auxiliary seat design and construct
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 5-TOURING SEDAN
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 5-PASSENGER TOWN
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 7-TOURING SEDAN
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 5-PASSENGER FORM
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 7-PASSENGER FORM
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 5-PASSENGER COUP
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD CONVERTIBLE COUP
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD TOWN CAR (Trunk)
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CADILLAC V-TYPE ENGINE DESIGN The O
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quently to cancel each other, the i
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strate, hold the ruler on the desk
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the oil is reduced and oil consumpt
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V-Type Design Is Inherently More Ec
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economy. The cooling system incorpo
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Forward mounts are now further inwa
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Pistons and Rings Aluminum alloy pi
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ores and vice versa. With each revo
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Instead of the usual rigid flywheel
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and exhaust valves are maintained i
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supply shut off due to engine heat.
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carburetors, by utilizing the cooli
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engine, thus heating the intake man
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output to suit the electrical load
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New Tail Lamps and License Plate Il
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point of the cooling water has been
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Water Circulating System Cadillac V
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LUBRICATION SYSTEM Engine Lubricati
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is maintained throughout the life o
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The shifting lever travel between s
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Furthermore, because the interlock
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FOUR V-8 CHASSIS FOR 1939 The outst
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has made amazing strides in the per
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LaSalle and Cadillac "61" Hi-Plane
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In the new Hi-Plane Hotchkiss Drive
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which may telephone noise or shock
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shackles and Berlin spring eyes. Th
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struction for strength and rigidity
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within the car are not conscious of
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conventionally obtained and the new
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Drag links on all models are operat
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merits strengthen the junction ot A
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wood 258 sq. in. On all models larg
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On some cars the hand brake acts up
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oom. In addition, each gear case is
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN Maintains the High
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SIXTEEN EXTERIOR STYLING The new Ca
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN INTERIORS Highest
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New light burled walnut garnish pan
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN 5-PASSENGER TOWN S
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN 5-TOURING SEDAN wi
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9-15-38 -192-
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cn i CO co TRUNK CAPACITY- 5WHEEL .
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9-15-38 -196-
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CO I M CM I eo TRUNK CAPACITY. S WH
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN 5-PASSENGER COUPE
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN CONVERTIBLE SEDAN
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN TOWN CAR (Trunk) S
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SIXTEEN CYLINDER ENGINE The 135° V
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for the twelve. Furthermore, as the
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Service Accessibility: The wide V a
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w 3 0 ft , O *n H » O jf CS A WO f
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If i 1 c is 11 * iJ • *« 03 .s
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a gear at its top meshing with a cr
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filter protected oil filler pipe. A
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COOLING SYSTEM The Sixteen engine h
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tion and current control features a
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Syncromatic Shift, which eliminates
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structural parts are heavier to mee
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provides rear axle control reducing
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SERVICE AS A SALES AID The high sta
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SERVICE CONTRACT The Cadillac-LaSal
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Radio Aerials Two different types o
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Rear Compartment Heater The new Cad
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CM 00 •9* 0> M U M s § 0 eo t: o
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS Cadillac "6
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DETAILED 1—Cont'd TIMING CHAIN La
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FUEL—Cont'd LaSalle Carburetor ma
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS—Cont'd Ca
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Cadillac "61" REAR AXLE LaSalle Rea
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS—Cont'd BR
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BEARINGS—Cont'd DETAILED SPECIFIC
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J 7 D 7 — - CADILLAC-LASALLE ACCE
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Carpets, Seats, Fabricated Trim UPH
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BODY STYLES LaSalle 39-50 120" Whee
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Bulletin No. 22 October 1, 1938 CAD
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Copyright 1938 by GENERAL MOTORS SA
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Right Gasoline Right Engine Oil The
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nstruments and dontrols Comfort and
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Lighting Controls Two types of ligh
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Radio Authorized Ser The Cadillac i
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Manufacturer's Warranty Tire and Ba
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Starting the Gar Stopping the Car S
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Mountain Driving Touring In going u
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Gasoline Economy Tire Life The numb
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If you anticipate that the min imum
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Lubricant recommended for the rear
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A. C. Spark Plug Model 104 is recom
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and one below the radiator outlet e
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After adding water to the storage b
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SERVICE INFORMATION (PRELIMINARY) C
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l 9i9 Service Information 3 Body St
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ipjp Service Information 5 The fron
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1959 Service Information 7 Engine T
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igjg Service Information 9 manner a
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i939 Service Information 11 in and
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ip^P Service Information 13 WINDSHI
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ip_jp Service Information 15 Tools
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I N T R O D U C T I O N This parts
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